"Dragonsown" by Erika Leigh Agnew

Traitors. Tragedy. Deadly family secrets drenched in dragon lore.
Sounds like just another day in the Kingdom of Ryk.

Kael of Renwick can’t understand why people think he is odd. 

Yes, he hears disembodied voices, occasionally sleepwalks, and sees visions of his dead mother. 

But Kael was coming of age, surely it was just growing pains? 

Kael can’t ask his twin brother. Keaton would just make fun of him. He can’t ask his father, a prominent duke, the man despised him. As usual, Kael must face his troubles alone. 

Besides, why are people concerned about Kael when Ryk had real dangers brewing?  

Wild rumors spread that dragons, long believed extinct, gather throughout the countryside. Reports come of an imminent invasion by an enemy isle. Kael is frightened. He refuses to admit he is ill, but the condition is worsening, he’s beginning to doubt his sanity.

Kael thinks his life can’t get more complicated, that is, until he is confronted by a magical beast.

The beast escorts him to the lair of a hostile, draconic society, the Dragonsown.  

They claim Kael is one of them. 

Perhaps there is validity to Kael being thought odd after all.

Dragonsown is the first book in its series. If you enjoy relatable protagonists, fantastical creatures and action, this series is for you. Buy today to embark on a journey of self-discovery, facing adversity and encounters with dragons!

Below: Unboxing video of "Dragonsown".

 

"Fire & Sword" by Dylan Doose

"Fire & Sword" is the first book in Dylan Doose's grimdark Sword and Sorcery series.

The realm of Brynth is dying—ravaged by famine, disease, and unspeakable monsters. In the midst of the ruin, a young monk discovers a power he was never meant to wield.

Aldous Weaver never sought greatness. But when forbidden magic awakens within him—leaving devastation in its path—he’s condemned to death by the very people he once served.

Fate offers him an unlikely escape: team up with Theron Ward, a cynical monster hunter, and Kendrick the Cold, a battle-hardened fugitive with a cursed past. Together, they must confront the rising darkness—or be devoured by it.

As enemies close in and dark forces rise, Aldous must master his deadly gift—or doom the realm he once vowed to protect.

Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Glen Cook, and grimdark fantasy packed with monsters, magic, and brutal battles.

Book Review Video Parts 1 and 2 below:

"Hollow Road" by Dani Finn

Note: "Hollow Road" is by Dani Finn, who previously used to go by the name Dan Fitzgerald. It is the first book in the Maer Cycle.

Some Legends are true. Others have been twisted.

Legends describe the Maer as savage man-beasts haunting the mountains, their bodies and faces covered with hair. Creatures of unimaginable strength, cunning, and cruelty. Bedtime stories to keep children indoors at night. Soldiers’ tales to frighten new recruits.

It is said the Maer once ruled the Silver Hills, but they have long since passed into oblivion.

This is the story of their return.

Carl, Sinnie and Finn, three companions since childhood, are tasked with bringing a friend’s body home for burial. Along the way, they find there is more to the stories than they ever imagined, and the mountains hold threats even darker than the Maer.

A classic adventure fantasy with LGBTQ characters, perfect for fans of Dungeons and Dragons who want action, friendship, and empathy in equal measure.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dani Finn (they/them) is a nonbinary fantasy romance author who occasionally writes fantasy without romance as well. They favor high-steam love stories that crisscross the gender spectrum, from swords and sorcery to sword-free fantasy with meditation magic.

 

The video below depicts an earlier version of the book, back when Dani Finn still used the name Dan Fitzgerald.

 

 

"Festival of the Azure Moon" by Larnce Hicks

How far are you willing to travel to find where you belong?

Three worlds. One where magic is born, one where it lives, and one where it goes to die. Don Traveler explores these three worlds on a simple quest. Find his long lost family and finally have a place to call home.

Escorted by the shapeshifting thief, Shalnark, Don journeys across a world full of danger. After an incident with the powerful Church of the Holy Trinity, Shalnark’s cunning may be the one thing protecting Don from those who would see him hang.

When Don uncovers a plot to begin a bloody crusade, he must choose…pursue his family, or save countless lives.

Join Don and Shalnark as they hop between worlds and discover what it truly means to belong somewhere.

"Festival of the Azure Moon" is Book One of the Portal Mage Saga.

 

 

Note: The video below is an Unboxing Video, not a Book Review. 

 

"Ghosts of the Sea Moon" by A. F. Stewart

In the Outer Islands, gods and magic rule the ocean.

But in a war between sibling deities, who will survive?

Banished from his ancestral home for showing favour to mortals, Rafe sails the seas as the captain of the Celestial Jewel. Caught between two worlds, of mortals and gods, he exists as a wayward saviour, collecting the ghosts of drowned sailors before they can be devoured by malicious sea monsters.

An insane Manume wreaks havoc from the Isle of Bones, sending her monster children out into the world to unleash destruction. Heedless of the consequences, she now seeks greater revenge, and her violent actions put everyone in peril.

To end his sister’s madness, and protect the mortal realm, Rafe must confront his past and his estranged family. He must persuade them to help, convince them that the Goddess of the Moon is a true threat. For Manume has become more powerful than anyone could have predicted, and he's not sure he can stop her. And if Rafe can't, the entirety of existence could be destroyed.

Ghosts of the Sea Moon is the first rousing epic fantasy novel in the Saga of the Outer Islands series. If you like dashing ship captains, high seas magical adventure, and vengeful gods, then you’ll love this harrowing tale of ghosts, gods, and sea monsters.

Sail into the realm of gods today with "Ghosts of the Sea Moon".